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How to pronounce staring in American English

“staring” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to staring the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“staring” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. was sitting there staring at the blogs, staring at my computer, staring at my email when

    The Obama White House

  2. staring at me with intense curiosity.

    National Archives

  3. Just staring out at the Earth.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “staring”

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